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EBR 903S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,525 mi
Last recorded5,525 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBR 903S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 5,525 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 4,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear engine core plug leaking coolant

Fail 18 Jun 2009 4,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear engine core plug leaking coolant

Pass 6 May 2008 4,718 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 4,718 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 4,718 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 4,607 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 3,935 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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EBR 903S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EBR 903S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EBR 903S?

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What year was EBR 903S registered?

EBR 903S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is EBR 903S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBR 903S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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